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Mohamed Salah has sent a warning to Real Madrid after the Spanish side were confirmed as Liverpool’s opponents in the Champions League final. Photo: Twitter @MoSalah

Liverpool out for revenge against Real Madrid

Patrik Berger believes Liverpool are now back to their best and will be out for revenge when they take on Real Madrid in the Champions League.

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Mohamed Salah has sent a warning to Real Madrid after the Spanish side were confirmed as Liverpool’s opponents in the Champions League final. Photo: Twitter @MoSalah

Liverpool legend Patrik Berger believes the Reds are now back to their best and will be out for revenge when they take on Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Liverpool gunning for revenge

Berger is expecting Liverpool to go for it in an attacking manner against Real Madrid at Anfield tonight.

In an interview with Betting Sites: “Historically Liverpool are so strong in Europe, especially at Anfield but they’re going to be facing officially the best team in the world, who beat them in the Champions League final last season. 

“I think Klopp will play the same team he did against Newcastle and Liverpool will always try to go forward and score goals. So I don’t think they will be defensively minded, I think they will go for it.”

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Stefan Bajcetic a bargain and should start in midfield

Berger believes that low-profile signing Stefan Bajcetic could prove a crafty piece of business.

“I think Bajcetic is already showing he will be one of the biggest bargains in Premier League history. Injuries gave him the chance initially but since he came up from the youth team he has grasped the opportunity brilliantly. 

“He adapted so well and so quickly and that’s why Klopp likes him so much. Against Everton he was the star player in the team and in a tough game away from home against Newcastle he was outstanding as well. I think he can be one of the main players for Liverpool in the future. 

“If you look at the numbers over the past couple of seasons not many of Liverpool’s midfield create or score goals. It’s all left to the front three players. So if Bajcetic can do that he will make himself invaluable to the team. It’s a long season but I would rather see him playing than Thiago. He’s young, he’s fresh and he’s proved that he can play in the starting XI with no concerns. He would be my choice.”

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Nunez still needs more goals to win over Liverpool faithful

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Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez celebrates after scoring. Photo: EPA/CLEMENS BILAN

Berger says that Darwin Nunez still needs to find the back of the net more regularly to win over the fans.

 “While Nunez came in for a lot of criticism earlier this season, he’s really working hard and improving. All he needs to do is score more goals to make everyone happy,” Berger added.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid kicks off at 22:00 on Tuesday 21 February 2023.

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